BEAVERTON, Ore. -- There's been a lot for Blake Barnett to take in at the Elite 11 quarterback competition.

There's been the instruction from NFL and college quarterbacks. There's been the use of high-end technology as a teaching aid. There's been a peer group of similarly high-end high school quarterbacks to share his experience with.

"It's been an awesome experience," said the Corona, Calif. native, who's ranked as the nation's No. 3 dual-threat quarterbacks in the 247 composite rankings. "I've met great people, great quarterbacks and it's been awesome to compete with them.

"It's been a great time. It's been awesome getting classroom work in on the board and we even have technology to help us with our reads, too. We're getting work in, on the field and off."

One thing not clouding Barnett's efforts is questions about his future.

When he was named MVP of the Los Angeles Regional Elite 11, he was still committed to Notre Dame. That changed a little more than a month ago when he decommitted, then reopened his search, eventually choosing Alabama on June 18.

Having the commitment behind him has allowed him to get the most out of the Elite 11 experience, he said.

"A lot of the kids who aren't committed yet, they are worried about interviews and questions," Barnett said. "It can get them sidetracked from what your overall goal is, which is to do your best to compete.

"It's nice to stay focused."

Barnett drew a lot of focus with his play, particular on Sunday's first day of the competition. While big and strong-armed, what stood out most about Barnett was a steady demeanor that led to consistent performance. He threw accurate balls and seemed to make the right throw on most plays.

While he did miss on some throws Monday, it was clear that the overall impression he left over the two days was a positive one.